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In January 2010 our planning permission was changed to allow powered aircraft operations at Easterton. Previously any powered aircraft operation had to be in connection with gliding activity and this restriction has now been lifted. Pilots wishing to visit Easterton may now do so but Prior Permission is required (PPR). To arrange PPR please phone the chairman, Robert Tait, in the first instance when seeking permission or if he is not available, Geddes Chalmers the CFI. At weekends you may call the airfield where any instructor or club director may authorise PPR.
When arriving please give a call at
5 minutes on 130.100 Mhz so that we may keep you informed of any activity or if
the airfield is not active with gliders. Please
note that you may be asked to hold for gliders or tugs to land. |
| NAME | POSITION | HOME PHONE | MOBILE PHONE |
| Robert Tait | Chairman |
01343 860539 |
07790 174892 |
| Geddes Chalmers | Chief Flying Instructor |
01542 882179 |
07773 809371 |
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Clubhouse |
01343 860272 |
07790 761277 |
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Airfield Guide
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Lat Long |
N57°35.23 W003°18.50 |
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Height |
360’ amsl |
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Name |
Easterton |
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Position |
3nm South of Elgin |
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Callsign |
Easterton 130.100 A/G |
| Runway |
26 / 08 Grass 950m x 100m (width varies
throughout length, narrowest point is 35m wide) Unlicensed Unlit |
| Op Hours |
PPR and 07.30 to
21.00 |
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Landing Fees |
£5, Overnight parking - £10 per night. |
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Hangarage |
Call for availability and charges. |
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Customs |
Nil |
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Maintenance |
Call for Information |
| Remarks |
Operated by Highland Gliding Club Ltd. Easterton
Airfield, Birnie, Elgin, Moray, IV30 8SP. Visiting aircraft welcome. Contact
Lossiemouth Radar on 119.350 if arriving or departing on weekdays. Carry out
standard 2000’ QFE overhead join and make standard circuit calls on gliding
frequency 130.100. Beware of winch cables in the air and on the ground if gliders
operating. Land to north side of tractor track in middle of runway and taxi back
to clubhouse on N side of airfield. Runway can be waterlogged after prolonged
rain so calling to obtain PPR is essential. |
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Accommodation |
Hotels and B&Bs in Elgin and surrounding villages |
| Nearest Restaurant |
Birnie Inn. ¼ mile from Airfield Entrance.
http://www.birnieinn.com/The_Birnie_Inn/Welcome.html |
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Fuel |
Nil Avgas Unleaded 3 miles away. |
| Easterton Flight Guide - Download Word Document | |